Lehighton Man Jailed In Connection With Three Crimes

A Lehighton man was taken into custody Thursday, and his 81-year-old grandfather has admitted taking part in one of three crimes the man is accused of committing, police said.

Barry Lee Walck, 22, of 204 S. 4th St. was sent to Carbon County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail pending a hearing at 11 a.m. Friday before District Justice Harry Heydt of Jim Thorpe.

Police said Walck is charged with attempt at burglary and prowling at night in connection with an incident at Bayer's Store, Lehighton, on May 14; theft, criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property in connection with the theft of 883 pounds ofaluminum ingots from Blue Ridge Pressure Castings on May 13, and receiving stolen property as a result of the theft of a chain saw from Lehigh Fire Co. on April 20.

Police said Walck's grandfather, George Minnich, of the same address, admitted during questioning that he drove the car used during the theft of the ingots.

Police chief Lionel Cote said the ingots, valued at $794, were recovered after being sold as scrap for $176.60.